Myshuno! 2012 Prompt: “Recovering from a breakup” (192 words)

[esmeiolanthe]

The prompt for this story was “Recovering from a breakup,” submitted by silverbelle1220. This story fits into “The Order of the Llama, or, The Performer and Her Pianist,” a crossover chapter between Already in Progress and Ruth’s (un)Officially Wacky Boolprop Challenge.

 

If this sounds familiar, it’s because I’ve written the other party’s perspective for this event also. 

 

Rating: PG-13, for crude language and allusions to woohoo

 

Dramatis Personae

Anastasia Tsvirkunov, Romance Sim, recently dumped by Cecil, her sister’s ex.

Rebecca Tsvirkunov, Popularity Sim, her sister.

 

Setting

A coffee shop near campus.

 

ANASTASIA: I just can’t believe it! How could he just dump me like that, in front of Esme and everyone?!

REBECCA: Well, you were sleeping with other people while he was away.

ANASTASIA: So what? You were dating other people when you were dating him.

REBECCA: And when he found out, he broke up with me. He’s really quite consistent.

ANASTASIA: Yes, but he broke up with me! In front of everybody! And he said I slept around!

REBECCA: You do.

ANASTASIA: But he’s not supposed to break up with me!

REBECCA: Why not?

ANASTASIA: Because I’m hot! And he’s lucky to get me, even part of the time! …And I’m already getting sloppy seconds from my sister, so having him dump me in public like that is just humiliating.

REBECCA: Hey, I never did more than kiss him.

ANASTASIA: I don’t care – it’s still humiliating! Ezzzz…! (breaks off as an attractive dormie enters the room) Whoa, will you look at him?

REBECCA (glances over) He’s okay, I guess. Not my type.

ANASTASIA: Well, he’s got what I need. (stands) I’ll be right back.

REBECCA: What about Cecil?

ANASTASIA: Cecil who?

Comments

[amylu1988.livejournal.com]

Ha, 'Cecil who'.

Poor Cecil, no wonder he's fed up of women! :) At least Anastasia wasn't too upset by the break-up...

[esmeiolanthe.livejournal.com]

Yeah, he's been burned a bit. Poor kid!

It would take a lot to phase Anastasia. *nods wisely*

Thanks for reading! :D

[joandsarah.livejournal.com]

Lol, Cecil who? Although I think Ana needs a good slap.

[esmeiolanthe.livejournal.com]

That was a popular line, it seems. :)

Does two kids out of wedlock and a reality show sound like enough punishment, or should I work in an actual slap somehow?

Thanks for reading! :D

[joandsarah.livejournal.com]

Hmm... depends on the reality show I guess. otherwise a wet trout needs to be in there somewhere.

PS. There use to be a thing about *slaps with a wet trout* just in case you think I’ve slipped a cog. :P

[esmeiolanthe.livejournal.com]

Er, a reality show where she has to have random babies and deliberately and publicly be caught cheating with her sister's husband? It's "100 Days of Awesome," also on my LJ, and if you don't approve, I will see what I can do about finding a wet trout. After all, Cecil is your namesake.

I do vaguely remember the "slaps with a wet trout" thing, and I often say that something is "better than a slap in the face with a wet fish," so I don't think you've slipped anything. :)

[joandsarah.livejournal.com]

No, no I approve-very much so. Hehe.
Sometimes don't remember the names of real people I've known for over 12 years, so the chances I'll remember that she is in that challenge (very fun by the way-I am following) are not good. :P

PS. Did that sound brisk? Sorry if it does. I despair of my memory on a daily basis.

[esmeiolanthe.livejournal.com]

No, it doesn't sound brisk, so nothing to apologize for. :) I just wish you didn't need to despair of your memory -- it must be frustrating.

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Ow, poor Cecil! I agree with Jo, Anastasia does deserve a bit of a slap there.

[esmeiolanthe.livejournal.com]

Yeah, she's not the best-behaved or most tactful Romance Sim out there. The lone Nice point does make a difference somehow.

Does a reality show and two kids with no dad make up for it...? Because I'll make you the same offer I made Jo: if not, I'll arrange for her to get a slap somehow.